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  • Lead Azure Cloud Engineer

    Endurance It Services

    Lead engineer job in Reston, VA

    We have a client in Reston, VA, seeking a Lead Azure Cloud Engineer to play a pivotal role in designing, implementing, and optimizing their Azure cloud infrastructure. In this strategic position, you'll collaborate with enterprise technology leaders and cross-functional teams-development, operations, and security-to build a secure, scalable, and high-performing cloud environment. Requirements: Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Engineering, or related field. 4+ years of experience as an Azure Cloud Engineer or similar role. Strong knowledge of Azure service models (Serverless, IaaS, PaaS, SaaS). Expertise in cloud security, compliance, and cost optimization. Azure certifications (minimum: Azure Administrator). Excellent problem-solving, troubleshooting, and collaboration skills. What You'll Do: Architect and manage scalable, secure Azure solutions across multiple environments. Ensure availability, performance, and security of all Azure resources. Develop and maintain Infrastructure as Code (IaC) using Terraform, Bicep, or ARM templates. Deploy and configure hybrid solutions integrating on-premises and cloud environments. Monitor and optimize infrastructure for cost efficiency and reliability. Troubleshoot and resolve complex system issues escalated from support or design phases. Stay ahead of emerging Azure technologies and best practices to drive innovation. Maintain comprehensive documentation-requirements, architecture diagrams, design specs, and test plans. Bonus: Experience with M365, Intune, PP&C, UEM, and IAM is highly valued. About Us: Endurance IT Services provides Managed IT Services, Cybersecurity Solutions, and IT Consulting to help businesses stay secure and productive. We also offer IT Staffing for Direct-Hire, Contract-to-Hire, and Contract roles, plus internal full-time positions. Note: Some opportunities may not be exclusive and can change as we work with clients but our goal is always to help candidates find the right job.
    $73k-102k yearly est. 21h ago
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  • Head of Clinical AI Engineering & Strategy

    Hispanic Alliance for Career Enhancement 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A leading health solutions company is seeking a Director of Engineering Clinical AI in Washington, D.C. to spearhead the development of AI technologies that improve clinical decision-making and patient outcomes. This role requires over 10 years in AI/ML project management, with an emphasis on leadership in healthcare settings. The position includes managing a talented team and ensuring compliance with medical standards. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits included. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $178k-264k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Enterprise Software Engineering Director & CoE Leader

    Northrop Grumman Corp. (Au 4.7company rating

    Lead engineer job in McLean, VA

    A leading defense technology company is seeking a Corporate Software Engineering Director to shape the vision and execution of software engineering across the enterprise. This role requires extensive experience in software engineering management and systems engineering. Candidates must hold a Bachelor's or Master's degree in a STEM field and have a current secret-level security clearance. Duties include leading change management initiatives and developing a unified talent development framework. It is a full-time position based in McLean, Virginia. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $82k-104k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Federal Policy & Government Affairs Leader

    Kappaalphapsi1911

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A leading agricultural firm located in Washington, D.C. is seeking a savvy Public Policy Manager. This role involves working closely with government officials and stakeholders on issues that affect the business. Candidates should have over 12 years of experience in public policy, strong analytical skills, and an understanding of the Congressional process. The compensation ranges from $156,800 to $196,000, plus an annual bonus. Benefits include health plans, 401(k) matching, parental leave, and generous PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $156.8k-196k yearly 3d ago
  • Chief Engineer (Hotel Maintenance)

    Plazahotelelpaso

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Opportunity: Chief Engineer Manage general and preventative maintenance functions to ensure guest service and sustainability standards are achieved and maintained throughout the hotel structure. Potential Career Path Area Chief Engineer - Regional Director of Engineering Essential Job Functions Interview, select, train, schedule, coach, and support associates, ensuring they perform in accordance with established brand or hotel standards and consistent with HHM core values. Maintain the hotel R&M budget. Conduct room inspections, and identify repair needs. Manage and coordinate bids, quotes and contracts for 3rdparty vendors. Oversee small projects, or PIPS, and manage and report on the work progress. Install or repair sheet rock and other wall coverings. Paint designated areas and items. Install and replace basic electrical fixtures. Replace light switches, receptacles, light bulbs, and fixtures. Install, replace, and program televisions. Perform minor plumbing functions. Replace and repair heating and cooling pumps as well as preventative maintenance on units. Troubleshoot and repair kitchen equipment. Perform preventative maintenance on a scheduled basis and complete work orders as necessary; keep accurate records of PMs on all rooms and equipment. Maintain the building exterior and “curb appeal” of entire hotel grounds Refurbish, paint and finish furniture and fixtures as needed. Test, examine, and maintain hotel's life safety systems to ensure they are 100% operational at all times. Maintain repair and preventive maintenance records and coordinate compliance of service contracts. Perform and maintain work to local, state and Federal codes. Be aware of guest satisfaction scores and work toward increasing departmental and overall guest satisfaction. Follow sustainability guidelines and practices related to HHM's EarthView program. Practice safe work habits, wear protective safety equipment and follow MSDS and OSHA standards. Perform other duties as requested by management. Provide weekly updates to the Corporate or Regional Director of Engineering. Position Requirements High School diploma and/or trade school course work in related field preferred. Previous supervisory engineer/maintenance experience required or equivalent training. Certifications may be required. Work Environment and Context Work schedule varies and may include working on holidays and weekends or alternate shifts. Requires standing for extended periods, walking, pushing, lifting up to 50 pounds, bending and reaching, climbing, stooping, kneeling or crouching. What We Believe People Are Our Capability - Hearts That Serve - Only Excellence - Stay Nimble - Own It Source: HHM Hotels #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $98k-162k yearly est. 21h ago
  • Chief Engineer, Lattice Mesh & Mission Command

    Slope 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A defense technology company in Washington, DC is seeking a Chief Engineer to drive technical strategy and oversee the Lattice mesh integration. This role requires a strong engineering background with at least 10 years of experience in programming and data processing, as well as the ability to maintain a U.S. Top Secret Clearance. Employees enjoy competitive salaries and benefits, including healthcare, flexible PTO, and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $80k-134k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Drainage & Stormwater Engineering Lead

    WSP Global Inc.

    Lead engineer job in Herndon, VA

    A leading engineering firm in Herndon, Virginia is seeking a Drainage and Stormwater Senior Technical Manager. The role involves managing multiple drainage and stormwater design projects while mentoring junior staff. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of experience in civil engineering and a Professional Engineer license. Competitive compensation and an opportunity for growth are offered in this globally recognized firm. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $87k-127k yearly est. 4d ago
  • Senior Substation Physical Design Lead

    Unavailable

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    An engineering firm in Washington is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with over 10 years of experience to join their Power Delivery team. This role requires proficiency in HV and MV Substation design, leadership skills, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. The base salary range is between $135,000 and $150,000, with eligibility for performance-based bonuses. Professional Engineering (P.E.) License is preferred or must be obtained within 12 months. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $135k-150k yearly 21h ago
  • Senior Principal Safety Engineer

    Saalex Corp 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Bethesda, MD

    Saalex is seeking a Senior Principal Safety Engineers in Bethesda, MD to support NSWC Carderock's requirements for engineering, IT, and technical support for data analysis, software development and modifications, control system development, IT and Information assurance (IA). The work performed will be in support of various projects related to surface ships, submarines, boats and combatant craft, air vehicles, other vehicles going through air and/or water, associated trainers and simulators from any of the above, and IT infrastructure. Senior Principal Safety Engineer provides software and system safety analysis, risk assessment, and safety verification in accordance with DoD policies and procedures. Responsibilities include but not limited to preparation of system/software safety requirements and verification, execution of system/software safety analyses, safety analysis reports, development of software documentation, and planning and performance of software quality evaluation throughout the software development cycle. Position Type: Full-Time Salary:$140k - $206k annually (depending on experience) Work Location:Onsite. Candidates are required to work onsite full-time in Bethesda, MD. Required: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Software or IT discipline, Engineering, or Mathematics. Desired: Fifteen (15) years of experience with software and system safety analysis, risk assessment, and safety verification in accordance with the requirements of MIL-STD-882E and the Department of Defense (DOD) Joint Software System Safety Engineering Handbook (JSSSEH) on a variety of systems and producing documentation of analysis results. The fifteen (15) years of experience shall include experience in all of the following: Preparation of system/software safety requirements and verification requirements, execution of system/software safety analyses, safety analysis reports and data packages/preparation material for safety review panels (such as Weapons System Evaluation Review Board (WSERBs) and Technical Review Panel (TRP)), preparation of System Safety Program Plans (SSPPs) and System Safety Management Plans (SSMPs), Fly-By-Wire (FBW) Audits, preparation of Safety Assessment Reports (SAR), analysis and assessment of Engineering Change Proposals (ECPs), Software Trouble Reports (STRs), and Software Change Notices (SCNs and development of safety test plans and review of safety test documentation. Development of software documentation that includes preparation of Software Development Plans (SDPs), Software Requirement Specifications (SRSs), Software Configuration. Management Plans (SCMPs), Software Detailed Design Documents (SDDDs), and Interface Design Documents (IDDs); and experience in the planning and performance of software quality evaluation throughout the software development cycle. Providing safety reviews of development and design documentation, as well as hazard analyses for Lithium-Ion battery systems such as the Critical Battery Management System (CBMS). Security Clearance: Active Secret clearance required. Requirements to obtain a clearance include US Citizenship, security investigation, etc. Education/Experience: Bachelor's Degree from an accredited institution in Computer Science, Software or IT discipline, Engineering, or Mathematics. Competitive Compensation: We offer a highly competitive salary package to attract and retain top talent in the industry. Our compensation structure is designed to reward exceptional performance and provide financial stability. Comprehensive Health Coverage: We provide a comprehensive health insurance plan that covers medical, dental, and vision expenses. Our goal is to ensure that our employees have access to quality healthcare and can take care of their well-being. Retirement Savings: We offer a robust retirement savings program, including a 401(k) plan, to help our employees plan for their future. We provide matching contributions to help accelerate their savings and build a solid financial foundation. Work-Life Balance: We believe in the importance of work-life balance and understand that our employees have personal commitments and responsibilities. We offer generous paid time off to support our employees in maintaining a healthy work-life integration. Professional Development: We are committed to the growth and development of our employees. We provide various opportunities for professional development, including training programs, and tuition reimbursement, to help them expand their skills and advance in their careers. Recognition and Rewards: We value the contributions of our employees and believe in recognizing their achievements. We have a robust recognition program in place, including employee appreciation events, and employee recognition awards, to acknowledge and reward exceptional work. Positive and Inclusive Work Environment: We foster a positive and inclusive work environment where diversity is valued, and employees feel respected and empowered. We promote collaboration, open communication, and teamwork to create a supportive atmosphere that enables everyone to thrive. Saalex Solutions, a division of Saalex Corp., is an Engineering and Information Technology Services company with a focus on Test Range Operations and Management, Engineering and Logistics Services, Data Analytics and Business Intelligence Services and Information Technology Services. Founded in 1999 by Travis Mack, Saalex Solutions is a Service Disabled Veteran-Owned and Operated business with prime and subcontract expertise serving the Navy, Army, Air Force, NASA, corporate clients, and local governments. We employ a workforce of over 600 at military and NASA installations nationwide and have offices in Camarillo CA, Rockledge FL, Newport RI, Ridgecrest CA, Corona CA and Keyport WA. Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled Pay Transparency Nondiscriminatory Provision #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $140k-206k yearly 1d ago
  • Senior Government Proposals Lead - End-to-End Wins

    Nira Inc.

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A proposal management firm is seeking a Senior Proposal Professional in Washington, D.C. The role involves leading the entire proposal lifecycle for government RFPs and ensuring compliance with submission standards. Candidates must have over 7 years of experience, exceptional attention to detail, and strong writing skills. The position offers a competitive compensation package in a collaborative work environment, where you will directly impact the company's growth. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $95k-139k yearly est. 2d ago
  • Senior Thermal Design Engineer (Cooling & Simulation)

    Bitdeer Group

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    About Bitdeer Bitdeer Technologies Group (Nasdaq: BTDR) is a world-leading technology company for Bitcoin mining. Bitdeer is committed to providing comprehensive computing solutions for its customers. The Company handles complex processes involved in computing such as equipment procurement, transport logistics, datacenter design and construction, equipment management, and daily operations. The Company also offers advanced cloud capabilities to customers with high demand for artificial intelligence. Headquartered in Singapore, Bitdeer has deployed datacenters in the United States, Norway, and Bhutan. What you will be responsible for Responsible for thermal and fluid simulation analysis of mining hardware, including power boards, heat sinks, and liquid-cooling modules. Perform component-level and system-level thermal design, ensuring optimal temperature performance and product reliability. Conduct CFD (Computational Fluid Dynamics) simulations to analyze airflow, pressure, temperature distribution, and flow resistance. Collaborate with electrical, mechanical, and PCB design teams to optimize cooling system layouts and improve heat dissipation performance. Define design requirements and provide technical guidance for selection of thermal components such as fans, heat pipes, cold plates, pumps, and radiators. Analyze thermal performance during product prototyping and validation stages, and provide design optimization recommendations. Support experimental validation to correlate simulation data with physical test results, ensuring model accuracy and reliability. Research and evaluate new cooling technologies, thermal materials, and architectures to improve product energy efficiency. Develop thermal design standards, best practices, and documentation to support product lifecycle management. Collaborate with global engineering teams to ensure consistent thermal design approaches and share technical learnings. How you will stand out Bachelor's or Master's degree in Thermal Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Fluid Mechanics, or related field. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in thermal design or CFD simulation for electronics, servers, or data-center systems. Proficient in simulation tools such as Flotherm, Icepak, Fluent, or Ansys Mechanical for thermal/fluid analysis. Solid understanding of heat transfer, thermodynamics, and fluid dynamics principles. Experience in air-cooling and liquid-cooling system design, including component-level heat exchangers and integrated thermal modules. Familiar with materials, manufacturing methods, and mechanical structures related to heat sinks, vapor chambers, and cold plates. Ability to correlate simulation results with experimental data for performance validation. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to accuracy and modeling detail. Excellent teamwork and communication skills to work closely with cross-functional R&D teams. Passion for innovation, energy efficiency, and continuous technical improvement in a fast-paced environment. What you will experience working with us A culture that values authenticity and diversity of thoughts and backgrounds; An inclusive and respectable environment with open workspaces and exciting start-up spirit; Fast-growing company with the chance to network with industrial pioneers and enthusiasts; Ability to contribute directly and make an impact on the future of the digital asset industry; Involvement in new projects, developing processes/systems; Personal accountability, autonomy, fast growth, and learning opportunities; Attractive welfare benefits and developmental opportunities such as training and mentoring. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Bitdeer is committed to providing equal employment opportunities in accordance with country, state, and local laws. Bitdeer does not discriminate against employees or applicants based on conditions such as race, colour, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital and/or parental status, religion, political opinion, nationality, ethnic background or social origin, social status, disability, age, indigenous status, and union. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $101k-133k yearly est. 21h ago
  • Senior Staff Engineer

    Confiz Limited

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    We are seeking a highly experienced and security-minded Senior Staff Engineer - Backend & Cloud, Tech Lead to join our team in a hybrid capacity based in Seattle, WA. This role blends deep technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, requiring a strong foundation in backend development, cloud-native architecture, and infrastructure automation. The ideal candidate will lead engineering efforts while coordinating effectively with offshore teams to ensure delivery of scalable, secure, and maintainable systems. Responsibilities Participate in design, architecture and implementation of software systems solving complex problems. Includes defining, scoping and estimating stories and work artifacts. Ensure delivery of high quality, scalable, maintainable and well tested code Document designs. Provide on-call support for systems the team owns. Serve as the face of the offshore development team and stakeholders Act as the primary point of contact for Engineering Managers (EMs) and other onsite stakeholders Ensure effective communication and coordination between onsite and offshore teams Work with tech leads to align priorities, architecture decisions, and coding standards Break down epics and features into smaller technical stories for the offshore team Coordinate with other tech leads, ensuring that PR approvals follow defined processes Ensure offshore team participation in daily stand-ups and facilitate transparent status reporting Oversee delivery ownership for offshore contributions, ensuring timely and quality outcomes Manage knowledge transfer and attrition handling within the offshore team Handle issue escalation and proactively resolve blockers impacting the offshore team Provide progress updates and ensure accountability for the offshore team's commitments Qualifications 10+ years professional hands on experience delivering quality software Excellent proficiency in Java and Spring boot framework Experience with messaging technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka) Experience with RESTful architecture and micro services Proficiency with Cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes) GCP is a plus Must know modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (GitLab, CI/CD, Terraform) Test automation experience at all levels (Unit, Integration, Regression and Performance/Load) Familiar with logging and metrics tools (New Relic, Splunk) Should be able to articulate and architect a well-designed system Familiarity with relation databases is a plus Retail experience is a plus Understanding of modern warehouse management systems is a bonus Experience with messaging technologies and streaming platforms (Kafka) Experience with RESTful APIs, micro services and event driven architecture Proficiency with Cloud technologies (AWS, Kubernetes, Docker) GCP is a plus Must know modern infrastructure tools and pipelines (Github, GitLab, CI/CD, Terraform) Familiar with logging and telemetry tools (New Relic, Splunk, Dynatrace) Familiarity with relation databases We have a global team of amazing individuals working on highly innovative enterprise projects & products. Our customer base includes Fortune 100 retail and CPG companies, leading store chains, fast growth fintech, and multiple Silicon Valley startups. What makes Confiz stand out is our focus on processes and culture. Confiz is ISO 9001:2015 (QMS), ISO 27001:2022 (ISMS), ISO 20000-1:2018 (ITSM) and ISO 14001:2015 (EMS) Certified. We have a vibrant culture of learning via collaboration and making workplace fun. People who work with us work with cutting-edge technologies while contributing success to the company as well as to themselves. To know more about Confiz Limited, visit *************************************** #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $105k-160k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Staff ML Engineer, Product

    Truebill 3.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    ABOUT ROCKET MONEY Rocket Money's mission is to empower people to live their best financial lives. Rocket Money offers members a unique understanding of their finances and a suite of valuable services that save them time and money - ultimately giving them a leg up on their financial journey. ABOUT THE TEAM Machine Learning Engineers at Rocket Money further our mission by building products that deepen customer relationships with our many financial products. Our work ranges from transaction enrichment to personalization to cross-functional tools that support various AI product initiatives. We work closely with product teams to develop features that help customers understand, track, and improve their personal finances. We have a strong preference for team players that are comfortable collaborating across teams, know how to support strategy with ML and AI powered user experiences, can deliver scalable and high quality user experiences, and understand the effects of their products on end users. At the Staff level, Machine Learning Engineers are expected to build broad expertise into our products and the ML solutions that power them as well as drive technical progress for the team. ABOUT THE ROLE As a Staff Machine Learning Engineer at Rocket Money, you will be at the forefront of our ML and AI product development, bringing your expertise to design, implement, and maintain sophisticated ML systems that drive our product experiences. You will : Lead the architecture and development of complex AI and ML powered features across Rocket Money's product suite, proactively identifying technical challenges before they become issues. Design, implement, and maintain robust evaluation frameworks. You ensure that ML / AI systems can be constantly improved and create frameworks so that others can do the same. Develop novel new product experiences that you are uniquely positioned to enable for users. Help Rocket Money capitalize on it's unique dataset and scale. Guide others to help generate impact through effective technical leadership and partnership with product. Own end to end development and implementation of ML and AI product features in collaboration with cross-functional product development teams. Rigorous technical critique and oversight coupled with effective communication of business impact are musts. Provide technical mentorship, fostering an environment where everyone can contribute to high-impact work. You will raise the level of everyone around you. Potential Projects Develop comprehensive evaluation and ML Ops frameworks that enable systematic assessment of model performance, supporting rapid iteration and improvement of AI / ML product features. Scale transaction metadata generation systems to billions of financial transactions in a consumer facing app. Implement AI assisted transaction management and personalization features such as personalized categories, income and rent detection, and subscription identification. Implement effective user feedback mechanisms that enable measurement of ML feature product quality and constant improvement. Architect user facing predictive features that depend on fast moving and large scale user transaction data. ABOUT YOU 8+ years of professional experience in machine learning engineering or data science roles, with a proven track record of designing and implementing ML systems at consumer tech scale and speed. Extensive hands-on experience integrating ML and AI methods into production workflows, including creating evaluation tooling and effective user feedback mechanisms to support rapid product development cycles and systematic model evaluation. Experience with prompt engineering and management, creating robust systems for testing and optimizing LLM-based applications. Expert-level proficiency in Python, SQL, and at least a handful of common ML frameworks. Working Typescript knowledge is a plus. You understand ML methods at a fundamental level - deep experience in NLP techniques is a plus. You are a master at taking ambiguous problems, creating clarity, and breaking down work into manageable chunks for implementation. You've owned the development, launch, and maintenance for several scaled ML / AI powered product experiences. You understand basic software engineering and computer science fundamentals and have applied them at consumer grade scale to build ML powered products in production environments. You are a technical leader who can identify both emergent technical opportunities and gaps relative to best practice. Your strong communication skills enable your team to capitalize on these opportunities and generate impact. You care about products and user experiences, not publications. You are a practitioner first and thrive at the (messy) intersection of the real world and cutting edge approaches. WE OFFER Health, Dental & Vision Plans Competitive Pay 401k Matching Unlimited PTO Lunch daily (in-office only) Snacks & Coffee (in-office only) Commuter benefits (in-office only) Additional information: Salary range of $210,000 - $260,000 / year + bonus + benefits. Base pay offered may vary depending on job-related knowledge, skills, and experience. Rocket Money is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $76k-119k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Chief Engineer

    Donohoe Construction Company

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Complete Building Services (CBS) is a company that is passionate about the operation and maintenance of buildings/facilities in the commercial and government sectors. CBS is the largest division of The Donohoe Companies, Inc. - Washington DC's oldest real estate company. At CBS, we celebrate and empower our talented employees - and it shows as we have been ranked by the Washington Business Journal as the \"Best Place to Work\" multiple times. Perks & Benefits We offer a full slate of benefits, including competitive salaries, medical, dental, vision, life and disability coverages, FSA, flexible vacation, commuter benefits, and 401k plan with a match. And...we offer some not so standard, extra great-benefits, including tuition reimbursement for education/certifications, employee discounts programs (including hotels and our vendor's products), gym membership, and an Employee Assistance Program that offer a wide array of consultative/actionable services. We value diversity and believe in forming teams in which everyone can be their authentic self is the key to our success. Come join us, and find out what the best work of your career could look like for you. Complete Building Services (CBS) is in search of a Chief Engineer. The Chief Engineer is responsible for all mechanical and electrical operations, maintenance, plumbing, keying, lighting, life safety, and energy management within the facility. Responsibilities You must possess a DC 3rd Class License for this position. A typical day in the life of our Chief Engineer: Assign work to subordinates utilizing CMMS to maintain building operations Provide Quality Control services for the work of subordinates and subcontractors to ensure maximum efficiency, economy, and quality of work performed Perform diagnostic and repairs on building systems Prepare work schedules Train, or arrange for training of, Contractor employees in the proper maintenance of building systems Coordinate and schedule maintenance and repair work daily to provide on-time delivery of contract requirements Prepare and issue solicitations for the Contractor as necessary for the acquisition of goods and services in support of the contract requirements Administer the CMMS requirements daily Proficiency with word processing, spreadsheet, and project tracking software Hours: 7:00 am 3:30 pm, Monday-Friday Salary $40-$45 per hour Qualifications Please review the qualifications needed for the role: Possess a valid DC Third Class Stationary Engineer License Must pass a background check A minimum of three years(3) experience (within the past (10) years) in a facility of comparable size and complexity requiring similar services BAS/EMS Experience installing, troubleshooting, testing, repairing, and maintaining all MEP systems and associated equipment Possess knowledge of the composition, operation, and installation of a variety of MEP systems, circuits, equipment, and controls Possess knowledge of national and local applicable and respective MEP codes Demonstrate a working knowledge of engineering and building systems Ability to read, review and understand blueprints EOE/M/F/Vet/Disabled #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $40-45 hourly 2d ago
  • Pipe Stress Engineer

    AAC Independent 4.5company rating

    Lead engineer job in Frederick, MD

    We suggest you enter details here. Role Description This is a full-time on-site role for a Pipe Stress Engineer, located in Frederick, MD. The Pipe Stress Engineer will be responsible for performing stress analysis, calculating loads and stress levels on piping systems, designing pipe and equipment supports, bases, curbs, etc. Additional tasks include providing design engineering support, reviewing engineering designs and specifications, and collaborating with teams to ensure compliance with safety and industry standards. Qualifications Proficiency in Stress Analysis Experience in Design Engineering and performing calculations Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Effective communication and teamwork abilities Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related field Must have Professional Engineer PE license. License in DC, MD, VA preferred Relevant industry experience or certifications are a strong advantage Experience with commercial HVAC and data center cooling preferred
    $68k-95k yearly est. 21h ago
  • Forward Deployed Engineer, Gov

    Openai 4.2company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    About the team The OpenAI for Government team is a dynamic, mission-driven group leveraging frontier AI to transform how governments achieve their missions. Our team works to empower public servants with secure, compliant AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT Enterprise, ChatGPT Gov) and mission-aligned deployments that meet government technical requirements with strong reliability and safety. About the role Forward Deployed Engineers (FDEs) lead complex deployments of frontier models in production. You will embed with our most strategic government and public sector customers-where model performance matters, delivery is urgent, and ambiguity is the default. You'll map their problems, structure delivery, and ship fast. This includes scoping, sequencing, and building full-stack solutions that create measurable value, while driving clarity across internal and external teams. You will work directly with defense, intelligence, and federal stakeholders as their technical thought partner, guiding adoption, maximizing mission impact, and ensuring successful deployments at scale. Along the way, you'll identify reusable patterns, codify best practices, and share field signal that influences OpenAI's roadmap. This role is based in Washington DC, Seattle or San Francisco. We use a hybrid work model of 3 days in the office per week. We offer relocation assistance. Travel up to 50% is required, including on-site work with customers. In this role you will Own technical delivery across multiple government deployments, from first prototype to stable production. Deeply embed with public sector customers to design and build novel applications powered by OpenAI models. Enable successful deployments across customer environments by delivering observable systems spanning infrastructure through applications. Prototype and build full-stack systems using Python, JavaScript, or comparable stacks that deliver real mission impact. Proactively guide customers on maximizing business and operational value from their applications. Forge and manage relationships with customer leadership and stakeholders, ensuring successful deployment and scale. Scope work, sequence delivery, and remove blockers early-making trade-offs between scope, speed, and quality. Contribute directly in the code when clarity or momentum depends on it. Codify working patterns into tools, playbooks, or building blocks others can use. Share field feedback with Research and Product to influence model and product development. Keep teams moving through clarity, judgment, and consistent follow-through. You might thrive in this role if you Bring 5+ years of engineering or technical deployment experience, ideally in customer-facing or government environments. Active TS/SCI clearance or equivalent Have scoped and delivered complex systems in fast-moving or ambiguous contexts. Write and review production-grade code across frontend and backend, using Python, JavaScript, or similar stacks. Are familiar with cloud deployment models (Azure, AWS), Kubernetes, Terraform, and related infrastructure. Have experience building or deploying systems powered by LLMs or generative models, and understand how model behavior affects product experience. Simplify complexity, make fast, sound decisions under pressure, and communicate clearly across technical and non-technical audiences. Spot risks early, adjust without slowing down, and model calm judgment when stakes are high. Are humble, collaborative, and eager to help others with empathy. Operate with high horsepower, thrive in dynamic environments, and can ruthlessly prioritize across multiple projects. About OpenAI OpenAI is an AI research and deployment company dedicated to ensuring that general-purpose artificial intelligence benefits all of humanity. We push the boundaries of the capabilities of AI systems and seek to safely deploy them to the world through our products. AI is an extremely powerful tool that must be created with safety and human needs at its core, and to achieve our mission, we must encompass and value the many different perspectives, voices, and experiences that form the full spectrum of humanity. We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or other applicable legally protected characteristic. For additional information, please see OpenAI's Aff… Background checks for applicants will be administered in accordance with applicable law, and qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment consistent with those laws, including the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers, and the California Fair Chance Act, for US-based candidates. For unincorporated Los Angeles County workers: we reasonably believe that criminal history may have a direct, adverse and negative relationship with the following job duties, potentially resulting in the withdrawal of a conditional offer of employment: protect computer hardware entrusted to you from theft, loss or damage; return all computer hardware in your possession (including the data contained therein) upon termination of employment or end of assignment; and maintain the confidentiality of proprietary, confidential, and non-public information. In addition, job duties require access to secure and protected information technology systems and related data security obligations. To notify OpenAI that you believe this job posting is non-compliant, please submit a report through this form. No response will be provided to inquiries unrelated to job posting compliance. We are committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities, and requests can be made via this link. OpenAI Global Applicant Privacy Policy At OpenAI, we believe artificial intelligence has the potential to help people solve immense global challenges, and we want the upside of AI to be widely shared. Join us in shaping the future of technology. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $77k-108k yearly est. 3d ago
  • Chief Engineer, Connected Warfare (Clearance Required)

    Slope 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Anduril Industries is a defense technology company with a mission to transform U.S. and allied military capabilities with advanced technology. By bringing the expertise, technology, and business model of the 21st century's most innovative companies to the defense industry, Anduril is changing how military systems are designed, built and sold. Anduril's family of systems is powered by Lattice OS, an AI‑powered operating system that turns thousands of data streams into a realtime, 3D command and control center. As the world enters an era of strategic competition, Anduril is committed to bringing cutting‑edge autonomy, AI, computer vision, sensor fusion, and networking technology to the military in months, not years. ABOUT THE TEAM The Connected Warfare Division builds mission‑critical systems that enable global command and control for time‑sensitive, multi‑domain operations. By fusing robotics, sensor networks, and advanced software, we create connected mesh ecosystems that empower our military partners with a comprehensive source of truth for rapid decision‑making. Our Mission Command group is at the forefront of delivering software solutions that integrate seamlessly with hundreds of thousands of endpoints worldwide, ensuring operational superiority on a global scale. ABOUT THE JOB Anduril's Connected Warfare team is seeking a Chief Engineer to join our team supporting Mission Command. The Mission Command area focuses on how Anduril's Lattice software runs across the far edge to interconnect both Anduril and other systems to provide the ability to share data and task assets across the globe. As a Chief Engineer, you will be responsible for delivering mission outcomes within Anduril programs by driving the design, definition and delivery of the edge data mesh using Lattice. Working through complicated disconnected and distributed edge computing scenarios that require solving complicated integration and edge. This role also includes working directly with customers to design solutions that enable them to meet critical mission needs with the Lattice Mesh. WHAT YOU'LL DO Drive technical strategy for Lattice mesh across contracts and deployments to create a common fabric Lead complicated customer exercises that will demonstrate capabilities in real world scenarios Lead technical deep dives and definition of problems to enable solutions Lead operations of platform deployed across the globe Drive architecture and design of solutions that create buy‑in with customers Write code that creates capabilities for the Lattice Mesh and integrates with customer solutions CORE REQUIREMENTS Currently possesses and is able to maintain an active U.S. Top Secret Clearance Strong engineering background from industry or school, ideally in areas/fields such as Computer Science, Software Engineering, Mathematics, or Physics 10+ years working with a variety of programming languages such as Java, Python, C++, Rust, Go, JavaScript, etc. Experience building software solutions involving significant amounts of data processing and analysis Ability to quickly understand and navigate complex systems and established code bases PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS Experience building distributed systems that operate in disconnected scenarios Experience leading teams of engineers to deliver for critical customer outcomes Data Model design experience and implementation Ability to demonstrate capabilities and communicate across a wide range of technical levels and drive understanding US Salary Range $191,000 - $336,000 USD Additional Benefits Highly competitive equity grants are included in the majority of full‑time offers and are considered part of Anduril's total compensation package. Additionally, Anduril offers top‑tier benefits for full‑time employees, including: Healthcare Benefits US Roles: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans at little to no cost to you. UK & AUS Roles: We cover full cost of medical insurance premiums for you and your dependents. IE Roles: We offer an annual contribution toward your private health insurance for you and your dependents. Additional Benefits Income Protection: Anduril covers life and disability insurance for all employees. Generous time off: Highly competitive PTO plans with a holiday hiatus in December. Caregiver & Wellness Leave is available to care for family members, bond with a new baby, or address your own medical needs. Family Planning & Parenting Support: Coverage for fertility treatments (e.g., IVF, preservation), adoption, and gestational carriers, along with resources to support you and your partner from planning to parenting. Mental Health Resources: Access free mental health resources 24/7, including therapy and life coaching. Additional work‑life services, such as legal and financial support, are also available. Professional Development: Annual reimbursement for professional development. Commuter Benefits: Company‑funded commuter benefits based on your region. Relocation Assistance: Available depending on role eligibility. Retirement Savings Plan US Roles: Traditional 401(k), Roth, and after‑tax (mega backdoor Roth) options. UK & IE Roles: Pension plan with employer match. AUS Roles: Superannuation plan. The recruiter assigned to this role can share more information about the specific compensation and benefit details associated with this role during the hiring process. To view Anduril's candidate data privacy policy, please visit ********************************************** #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $80k-134k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Onsite Bethesda: Senior Principal Safety Engineer - DoD Systems

    Saalex Corp 4.0company rating

    Lead engineer job in Bethesda, MD

    A technology services company in Bethesda, MD is seeking a Senior Principal Safety Engineer to lead software and system safety analysis. Candidates must have at least 15 years of relevant experience and a Bachelor's Degree in a related field. The role involves preparing safety requirements, conducting risk assessments, and developing documentation per DoD standards. A competitive salary package and comprehensive benefits are available, promoting a healthy work-life balance and professional development opportunities. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $103k-151k yearly est. 1d ago
  • Senior Substation Physical Engineer

    Unavailable

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    Kimley-Horn's DC office is seeking a Substation Physical Engineer with 10+ years of experience to join their Power Delivery team! This is not a remote position. Responsibilities Perform conceptual and detailed HV and MV Substation Physical/Electrical design for utilities/substations (including basic layout, electrical arrangement, one line, three-line drawings, plan-section, grounding, AC and DC system drawings) Perform engineering studies and calculations Perform Quality Control reviews on substation physical design projects Assume the role of technical lead on projects with limited guidance Create and review bill of materials for substation physical projects Develop and review proposals, and scopes of work for smaller substation physical projects Plan and lead client meetings (or meeting sections) relating to physical design, as required Provide support for continued professional development of less experienced engineers in team, including technical guidance, and recommending training needs to the group Possess excellent communication skills and the ability to interact with the internal teams and clients to meet project objectives Develop leadership skills in preparation for future roles on the team Qualifications 10+ years of relevant engineering experience in Substation Physical Design Professional Engineering (P.E.) License (or ability to obtain within 12 months) Enjoys working in a fast-paced environment on multiple projects Proficiency in using industry-standard design software such as AutoCAD Experience with grounding studies/lightning protection and lighting studies Experience with bus calculation Experience with CDEGS Base Salary Range: $135,000- $150,000 Eligible for performance-based bonus compensation #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $135k-150k yearly 21h ago
  • Staff ML Engineer: AI Product & Platform Leader

    Truebill 3.6company rating

    Lead engineer job in Washington, DC

    A financial technology company in San Francisco is seeking a Staff Machine Learning Engineer to lead the development of sophisticated AI and ML systems. You will be responsible for designing robust frameworks, implementing new product features, and mentoring team members. The ideal candidate should have over 8 years of experience and expertise in Python and machine learning. The role offers competitive pay and various benefits, including health plans and unlimited PTO. #J-18808-Ljbffr
    $76k-119k yearly est. 3d ago

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How much does a lead engineer earn in Reston, VA?

The average lead engineer in Reston, VA earns between $63,000 and $119,000 annually. This compares to the national average lead engineer range of $60,000 to $120,000.

Average lead engineer salary in Reston, VA

$87,000

What are the biggest employers of Lead Engineers in Reston, VA?

The biggest employers of Lead Engineers in Reston, VA are:
  1. M.C. Dean
  2. MITRE
  3. Cisco
  4. Hilton
  5. Endurance It Services
  6. Carebridge
  7. The College Board
  8. Tyto Athene
  9. ManTech
  10. Bailey Information Technology
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